🌱 New Warehouse + GDOT Virtual Job Fair + Krystal Big Burger

Hi all. It's me, Josee Noble, your host of the Patch newsletter. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's issue of the newsletter, we have these stories and more:

• Ernesta opens warehouse in Cartersville, hires Mike Ross
• GDOT partners with Indeed for a virtual job fair
• Krystal tests a new "Big Burger."

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But first, today's weather:

Warmer; frost in the morning. High: 59 Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories today in Cartersville:

1. Ernesta, a new "direct-to-consumer rug company" is set to open a warehouse here in Cartersville. Founded in November 2022 by "a team including John Foley, Hisao Kushi and Yony Feng, the co-founders of Peloton," has hired Mike Ross as head of production. Ross brings over 25 years of industry experience to his new role. (metroatlantaceo.com)
2. The Georgia Department of Transportation has partnered with Indeed to host a virtual job fair on Tuesday, Mar. 21. GDOT is hiring for highway maintenance technician positions in White, as well as other locations in the state. Interviews will be held virtually or over the phone and job offers could be made on the spot. (wbhfradio.org)
3. Krystal will be testing a new 'Big Burger' in several locations, including Cartersville. This new offering will be "a quarter pound of 100% Angus beef" offered in single, double or triple patty burgers. 'Big Burger' will only be a temporary name, as "Krystal will use fans feedback to choose an official name prior to the system-wide launch."(RestaurantNews.com)

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Today in Cartersville:

• CBC Coffee & Referrals Networking - Unity Grounds (8:00 AM)
• Lunch & Learn: Dr. Bryan McGovern - Bartow History Museum (12:00 PM)
• Crafternoon: Button Flower Painting - Cartersville Library (3:00 PM)
• Giving Back Trivia Nights and Silent Auction - St. Angelo's Pizza (6:30 PM)
• Weekly Wednesday Cornhole - American Legion Post 42 (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "ICYMI: Watch our destination video from the folks at News Channel 9 as a part of their Road Trippin' series! We're proud of all of our partners and are excited to share what makes Cartersville & Bartow County great! https://newschannel9...." (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• "To celebrate Women's History Month, make sure to join the Cartersville Library on Thursday, March 16th, for a presentation on Dicksie Bandy's Chenille Legacy. Susan Gilmore will be speaking about Dicksie Bandy." (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• "SAVE THE DATE!!!! The Chamber Cookout is happening next month on April 27 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM) in downtown Cartersville. You do not want to miss it! Registration will be open soon. Stay tuned! We are also asking for your support." (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• Georgia may be turning purple. It's definitely turning green. (Religion News Service)
• Check Out These Homes For Sale In Cartersville (Cartersville Patch)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Josee Noble

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